Just 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD in North Carlton, Giro d’Italia combines one chef’s love of cycling, food and his home country. Chef Domenico De Marco (from Tipico, L'Altro Mondo and Rockpool Sydney) has created a relaxed 40 seater that prides itself on delivering humble Italian fare that is big on flavour. The roasting suckling pig, which requires 48 hours notice, is a standout, as are the hand made pasta and fennel and chilli pork sausage.